kvmb Chapter 25: Going to War with the Army
Chapter 25: Going to War with the Army
A few days later, I saw that my grandfather looked very sad. I had never seen him so sad before, so I started to ask him why.
Grandfather sighed and said, "We have been getting along well with the Rong tribe in recent years. We also had a princess go there to marry. But I don't know what happened. Recently, the Rong tribe launched a large-scale attack on our border. Because it was a sudden attack, our army was not prepared.
So the Rong tribe won a great victory, but our army suffered heavy losses. The confidence of the border guards was also defeated. So I am afraid I have to go out to stabilize the morale of the army. "
After hearing this, I felt a chill in my heart. Relying on the princess' marriage to maintain peace is ultimately short-lived. We still need to fight hard battles to let the Rong people know that our combat capabilities are not bad and they cannot replace us.
I comforted my grandfather and said, "They attacked suddenly, and there was nothing we could do. Now that the situation has been formed, we have no choice but to fight back. Let them know that we are not easy to bully."
Grandfather nodded and said, "That's what I meant. It's just that there aren't many combatants right now. If a war breaks out, not only will I be sent to the front line, but more people will be needed. It would be best if young blood could join in."
The generals in the army are all relatively old, and they really need to be injected with fresh blood. Now the court advocates civil officials, and there are relatively few military officials. Some literati even directly said in front of the military generals that the emperor prefers literati, and the military generals are just reckless men.
The generals were all people who were guarding the country, so they could not bear to hear such words. After hearing them too much, they naturally lost their fighting spirit.
I know there is a way to resolve this situation, but it depends on the emperor's intention.
I immediately told my grandfather: "Grandfather, this is also an easy matter to resolve. The army is unstable now. Without new blood joining, many soldiers feel that the court is going to abandon them. It would be better if my brother and I joined. Our whole family is defending our country. Or we can ask the emperor to send his children to fight together."
My grandfather naturally understood what he meant, but most of the emperor's sons were influenced by the court and were very fond of the literati's ways.
Although I have one or two sons who want to learn martial arts, I don’t necessarily agree to go on the battlefield. I am a girl, how can a girl be on the battlefield? The conditions on the battlefield are not only difficult, but you can lose your life if you are not careful.
Grandfather said, "You and Chen'er are both relatively young, so it's not appropriate for you to go to the battlefield. What if you both die on the battlefield? How can I give an explanation to your mother? Besides, Qingqing, you are a girl, and the emperor may not agree. Since ancient times, there has been no saying that women should go to the battlefield to fight."
I immediately hugged my grandfather's arm and started to act like a spoiled child. I wanted to go to the battlefield and see what the Jiangnan area outside the Great Wall looked like. I also wanted to contribute to the country. After all, I was supported by the people, so I had to do something practical for them.
I smiled and said to my grandfather: "Grandfather, we all have the responsibility to defend our country, regardless of gender. What's wrong with girls? Girls can also defend their country. No one stipulates that girls must stay in the deep house.
Moreover, if I go, everyone will think that the lucky stars in the world have come to our army. Then we will naturally be able to win the battle. "
My grandfather thought about it for a moment and finally agreed. He just told me that his opinion was not final and I had to report it to the emperor for the final decision.
The next day, my grandfather went to the court to give his opinion. When the emperor heard that his son was needed to go to the battlefield, he was a little angry.
He didn't like his son, but he was his blood after all, so how could he be willing to let his son take risks?
Regardless of his own life and death, my grandfather said: "Your Majesty, the people at the border are suffering now. If we don't send troops to defend, I'm afraid the Rong tribe will break in. Those soldiers are all veterans, and they need some fresh blood, and they need to boost morale."
Before the emperor could come out to refute, the civil officials came out and said: "This war depends on strength, and there are not many young soldiers nowadays. But as a soldier, shouldn't you always defend your country? What morale do you need? Is it because you are not capable enough?"
My grandfather also said directly: "Originally there were scholars, but there were always some blind civil officials who ran to the military generals and said that in this prosperous and peaceful era, they were just eating dry food. What is the difference between the military generals and civilians now?"
The civil official wanted to speak. The emperor frowned and said, "Everyone, please stop arguing. Military officials and civil officials are all officials of our dynasty. They are all protecting the country and society of our Dayun Dynasty. Now we can add some fresh blood. But if my sons are allowed to go, Prince Ding can ask who is willing to go?"
The emperor naturally knew what kind of people his sons were. Most of them were afraid of death and loved life. How could they be willing to go?
At this time, the third prince Wen Yichen jumped out and said: "My son has also learned martial arts since he was a child. I am the prince of the Dayun Dynasty, and I am supported by the people. Now is the time when I am needed. I am willing to go to the battlefield to encourage the soldiers. I also want to see how the people on the border live."
The emperor did not expect his own son to jump out, a son he had never paid attention to. The emperor also knew that once he had spoken, he could not go back on his words.
The emperor looked at Wen Yiheng steadily and said, "Have you really thought it through? There is no mercy on the battlefield. You may not have a chance to come back."
Wen Yiheng knelt straight down and said, "I have made up my mind. I am willing to go."
The emperor closed his eyes and nodded. Since his son was willing to go, there was nothing he could do to stop him.
My grandfather immediately knelt down and said, "I will do my best to protect the Third Prince and bring him back safely. I have another request. My granddaughter also wants to go to the battlefield. She said she is the lucky star of the Dayun Dynasty. If she goes to the front line, the soldiers will be encouraged. If the Third Prince goes too, it will surely boost everyone's confidence."
The emperor said with anger on his face: "She is the lucky star of our Dayun Dynasty. How can we let her go? If something happens to her, I will lose the support of the people. Besides, our Dayun Dynasty has never had women go to the battlefield. If she goes, will the Rong people still think that our Dayun Dynasty has no one? Don't mention it now."
My grandfather knew that there was no way to solve this matter, so he didn't mention it again. Fortunately, the third prince was willing to go, which was an unexpected outcome.